Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary

THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS NON-BARGAINING UNIT AND THE INCUMBENT SHALL SERVE IN AN "AT-WILL" CAPACITY. The position may be assigned to either the Riverside or Hemet location and requires availability to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts. The role supervises maintenance and facilities employees, monitors productivity, and ensures compliance with Agency rules and procedures.

• Assign work, coordinating employee activities to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Assist in diagnosis of mechanical failures, rebuilding, repairs or replacement of vehicle components and systems.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and recommendations regarding feasibility of major repairs.
• Monitor maintenance of facilities.
• Ensure maintenance is performed on all RTA vehicles and organize vehicle maintenance files.
• Schedule and coordinate vehicle maintenance with dispatchers to maximize service and vehicle availability.
• Coordinate and monitor the preventative maintenance program.
• Supervise and evaluate the work of all subordinate maintenance employees.
• Perform as a mechanic in extreme emergencies.
• Train employees in occupational health, safety, vehicle maintenance and equipment operation.
• Select and assign staff, ensuring equal opportunity in hiring, promotion and other employment practices; identify staff development needs and obtain required training; maintain proper labor relations and conditions of employment.
• Adhere to shop safety standards and all documentation requirements; enforce safety rules and procedures; ensure compliance with federal, state and local hazardous material laws.
• Prepare a variety of daily reports and maintain databases monitoring fleet maintenance, performance and activity.
• Coordinate the performance of maintenance contracts.
• Hold daily tailgate and monthly safety meetings.
• Prepare and give employee reviews and administer discipline as needed.

Supervises mechanics, servicers, and community service workers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, labor contract, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education:

High school education or equivalent to journeyman mechanic status; AA/AS degree desired.

Experience:

Three years of experience working on heavy‑duty equipment or buses, plus at least one year of supervisory experience with heavy‑duty vehicles and/or alternative fuel buses. Alternative:
At least one year at Riverside Transit Agency and three years of experience with heavy‑duty equipment or buses. Additional related experience, education or training is highly desirable and may be considered in place of supervisory experience.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to perform arithmetic operations in all units of measure, compute rates, ratios and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.

Computer

Skills:

Knowledge of basic office equipment and personal computers; familiarity with fleet management systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, etc.).

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule instructions.

Certificates & Licenses:
Requires appropriate license(s) with endorsements and certificates to operate a passenger motor coach;
Automotive Refrigeration certificates required. Upon appointment, the employee must obtain a valid California Class A/B Commercial License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements within 90 days and complete the company's Driver Certification program within the introductory period. A Class B Permit is required at the time of hire.

RTA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.